Mission Lead, Federal Law Enforcement—AI Deployments

Vannevar; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Remote-friendly WeWork access

Unlimited PTO

401(k) match

Parental leave

Job summary

Vannevar in Washington, DC is seeking a Mission Lead - Law Enforcement (Clearance Required) to own federal engagements with DHS/DOJ stakeholders, translating operational needs into technical requirements and guiding pilots and deployments. You will work with Product, Engineering, Mission, Security, and Operations, travel as needed, and must hold a Top Secret clearance.

This role demands autonomy in ambiguous environments and the ability to demonstrate measurable impact through mission-focused

Qualifications

• 5+ years working with federal law enforcement, intelligence, or national security.
• Experience translating operational needs into technical requirements.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive outcomes.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with software deployments or operations in government contexts.

Responsibilities

• Lead federal law enforcement mission engagements.
• Translate mission needs into clear problem statements and roadmaps.
• Map technology to investigative workflows and information sharing.
• Own deployments with federal customers and ensure measurable value.
• Shape pilots and pathways to operational adoption.
• Communicate technical value in mission terms.
• Drive mission execution and risk mitigation across stakeholders.
• Coordinate with Product and Engineering to reflect requirements.
• Navigate federal acquisition processes and security constraints.
• Identify adjacent mission opportunities and expansion paths.

Skills

Federal law enforcement

Intelligence analysis

Operational planning

Technical collaboration

Stakeholder communication

Job description

Vannevar in Washington, DC is seeking a Mission Lead - Law Enforcement (Clearance Required) to own federal engagements with DHS/DOJ stakeholders, translating operational needs into technical requirements and guiding pilots and deployments. You will work with Product, Engineering, Mission, Security, and Operations, travel as needed, and must hold a Top Secret clearance.

This role demands autonomy in ambiguous environments and the ability to demonstrate measurable impact through mission-focused